Type Date Here Type Presenter Name/Contact Here Supporting Effective Teaching: An Introduction to Educator Performance Evaluation Introduction to Educator Performance Evaluation 100 Level Training for Educators

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching Educator Plans & Ratings The 5-Step Cycle: Self-Assessment The 5-Step Cycle: Proposing Goals Next Steps

Looking back and looking forward… Looking back… What has your experience with the previous evaluation process been like? Looking forward… What have you heard about the new educator evaluation system? What do you want to know? What are your hopes and fears for this new process?

BPS’ Hopes for the New Educator Evaluation System It will improve student learning and growth in Boston Public Schools It will set a high bar for professional teaching status It will give teachers a stronger voice in evaluation processes It will recognize excellence in teaching and leading It will increase conversation about knowledge of, and practice of, effective teaching in schools.

Objectives for today The 4 standards of the Rubric of Effective Teaching The types of educator ratings and growth plans The 5-step cycle  Self-assessment  Goal setting  Implementing the plan  Formative assessment  Summative assessment If we have done our job today, you will understand the components of the new educator evaluation process:

Norms How can we, as a team of adults looking to support and help children learn, work together most effectively today? ­ Respect diversity of perspectives ­ Engage in active listening ­ Assume best intentions ­ Provide safety and confidentiality ­ Know that there are “no dumb questions” ­ Others?

Introductions: Turn and Talk Name School Why you signed up for this session

Transition to the New Performance Evaluation Implementation plans are informed by lessons from the Turnaround Schools' experience last year We will provide the plans for how previous evaluation ratings translate to this year’s growth plans There will be at least 10 hours of in-service training on how performance evaluation supports the district’s academic priority areas: Boston Public Schools Academic Priority Areas Teacher Effectiveness Data Use and Inquiry Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Differentiation

The Educator Evaluation System: Our Context National shift with Race to the Top to implement new performance evaluation system Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Regulations on Performance Evaluations Developing common expectations through rubrics

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching Educator Plans & Ratings The 5-Step Cycle: Self-Assessment The 5-Step Cycle: Proposing Goals Next Steps

Performance evaluation systems typically have numerous flaws What’s new? 1.Rubric for Effective Teaching with 4 Performance Levels 2.Five Step Cycle For Evaluation Overview: New Evaluation System

Former Teacher Evaluation (8 Dimensions) 1.Equity and High Expectations 2.Professionalism 3.Safe, Respectful, Culturally Sensitive and Responsive Learning Communities 4.Partnership with Family and Community 5.Instructional Planning and Implementation: 6.Content Knowledge 7.Monitoring and Assessment of Progress 8.Reflection, Collaboration, and Personal Growth Key Change #1: Rubric for Effective Teaching with 4 Standards New Teacher Evaluation (4 Standards) 1.*Curriculum, Planning & Assessment 2.*Teaching All Students 3.Family & Community Engagement 4.Professional Culture New Principal/Admin Evaluation (4 Standards) 1.*Instructional Leadership 2. Management and Operations 3.Family & Community Partnerships 4.Professional Culture

Key Change #2: 4 Rating Categories, 4 Educator Growth Plans Does not meet standards Does meet standards Former categories Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement ProficientExemplary New categories Proficient Fully and consistently meets the requirements of a standard

Key Change #3: 5-Step Cycle, Continuous Learning Self-Assessment Analysis, goal-setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching Educator Plans & Ratings The 5-Step Cycle: Self-Assessment The 5-Step Cycle: Proposing Goals Next Steps

Key Change #1: Rubric for Effective Teaching with 4 Standards New Teacher Evaluation (4 Standards) 1.*Curriculum, Planning & Assessment 2.*Teaching All Students 3.Family & Community Engagement 4.Professional Culture

Teacher Rubric At-A-Glance Standard I: Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment Standard II: Teaching All Students Standard III: Family and Community Engagement Standard IV: Professional Culture A. Curriculum and Planning Indicator 1.Subject Matter Knowledge 2.Child and Adolescent Development 3.Rigorous Standards-Based Design 4.Well-Structured Lessons A. Instruction Indicator 1.Quality of Effort and Work 2.Student Engagement 3.Meeting Diverse Needs A. Engagement Indicator 1.Parent/Family Engagement A. Reflection Indicator 1.Reflective Practice 2.Goal Setting B. Professional Growth Indicator 1.Professional Learning and Growth B. Assessment Indicator 1.Variety of Assessment Methods 2.Adjustments to Practice B. Assessment Indicator 1.Safe Learning Environment 2.Collaborative Learning Environment 3.Student Motivation B. Assessment Indicator 1.Learning Expectations 2.Curriculum Support C. Collaboration Indicator 1.Professional Collaboration C. Analysis Indicator 1.Analysis and Conclusions 2.Sharing Conclusions With Colleagues 3.Sharing Conclusions With Students C. Analysis Indicator 1.Respects Differences 2.Maintains Respectful Environment C. Analysis Indicator 1.Two-Way Communication 2.Culturally Proficient Communication D. Decision-making Indicator 1.Decision-making E. Shared Responsibility Indicator 1.Shared Responsibility D. Expectations Indicator 1.Clear Expectations 2.High Expectations 3.Access to Knowledge F. Professional Responsibility Indicator 1.Judgment 2.Reliability and Responsibility

Indicator Element Standard

The purpose of a Rubric of Effective Teaching: Develop a consistent, shared understanding of what proficient performance looks like in practice. Develop a common terminology and structure to organize evidence. Make informed professional judgments about formative and summative performance ratings on each standard and overall. The rubric is NOT a classroom observation tool

Activity 1: Using the Rubric 1.Each table selects one of the three elements 2.Silently read through each of the performance levels for that element 3.Underline key changes in the language for each performance level 4.Pair up and compare your notes

Activity 1: Using the Rubric

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching Educator Plans & Ratings The 5-Step Cycle: Self-Assessment The 5-Step Cycle: Proposing Goals Next Steps

Key Change #2: 4 Rating Categories, 4 Educator Growth Plans Does not meet standards Does meet standards Former categories Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement ProficientExemplary New categories

24 Educator plans are determined by performance rating and career stage RatingsEducator Plans PTS educatorsNon-PTS educators Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Self-Directed Growth Plan Directed-Growth Plan Improvement Plan Developing Educator Plan

25 Transition year: educator plan is determined by previous performance rating and career stage RatingsEducator Plans PTS educatorsNon-PTS educators Teachers With Overall “Meets Standard” Teachers With 1 Overall “Does Not Meet Standard” Teachers With 2+ Overall “Does Not Meets” Self-Directed Growth Plan Directed-Growth Plan Improvement Plan Developing Educator Plan

How Different Types of Educator Plans are Developed Self-directed Growth Plan: Goals & action plan developed by the educator, approved by the evaluator Directed Growth Plan: Goals & action plan co-created by the educator and evaluator Improvement Plan: Goals & action plan developed by the evaluator with goals specific to improving the educator’s performance Developing Educator Plan: Goals & action plan co-created by the educator and the evaluator

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching Educator Plans & Ratings The 5-Step Cycle: Self-Assessment The 5-Step Cycle: Proposing Goals Next Steps

Understanding Self-Assessment Self-Assessment Analysis, goal- setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation What are my strengths and areas for development?

Activity 2: Self-Assessment Activity 1.Review the recent school data 2.Read through the school priority elements. Reflect on your own practice in the classroom as you read. 3.Ask yourself: ­ How does my own practice reflect the expectations in these elements? ­ How would I rate my own performance on each element? ­ What evidence would I cite to back these ratings up? 4.On a piece of paper, record the evidence that you would cite for your performance on each element.

Activity 2: Self-Assessment

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching Educator Plans & Ratings The 5-Step Cycle: Self-Assessment The 5-Step Cycle: Proposing Goals Next Steps

Understanding Goal Setting Self-Assessment Analysis, goal- setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation Where do I need to grow this year? Where do I want my students to grow this year?

Goals and Ratings Progress on Ratings on Overalll (2) Goals (4) Standards Rating Curriculum, Planning and Assessment Teaching All Students Family & Community Engagement Professional Culture Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Student Learning Professional Practice

Rationale for goal-setting Based on the educator’s self-assessment At least: At least:  One goal for student learning, growth and achievement, and  One goal for professional practice Consider team, grade, or department goals Educator proposes; supervisor determines Proposing and Setting Goals

District Priorities: o Embedded throughout the rubric School Priorities: o based on district priorities o supported with data ( WSIP ) Self Assessment: o Due October 1 st Educator Goal Setting Student Learning and Professional Practice Goals must be aligned with:

Goal Proposal Process – Create at least (1) Professional Practice Goal and at least (1) Student Learning Goal – Consider team or department goals » For example, the fifth grade team has a (SL) goal and ea. teacher has their own(PP) goal. – BEFORE setting your goals: » Examine student data for the Student Learning goal » Measure practice against performance standards on rubric for the Professional Practice goal District Goals School Goals Professional Practice Goal Professional Practice Goal Student Learning Goal Educator Evaluation Student Learning Goal

S pecific M easurable A ttainable R esults-Focused T ime-bound Remember, the key is to make sure the goal is written clearly enough so that both you and your evaluator can determine your degree of success in meeting the goal! Remember, the key is to make sure the goal is written clearly enough so that both you and your evaluator can determine your degree of success in meeting the goal! Attributes of a Strong Goal

Activity 3: Analyzing & Re-writing Goals 1.At your table, review each of the goals in the “Analyzing Goals” worksheet. 2.Identify whether the goal is a Professional Practice (PP) goal or a Student Learning (SL) goal. 3.Consider the criteria for a SMART goal. Based on how each goal is written, rate how SMART you think it is. 4.Pick at least two goals that you rated a 1 or a 2 and discuss with your table-mates how you might rewrite the goal to be a SMARTER goal.

Today’s Agenda Welcome & Building Context Overview & Key Elements The Rubric of Effective Teaching Educator Plans & Ratings The 5-Step Cycle: Self-Assessment The 5-Step Cycle: Proposing Goals Next Steps

A Culture of Continuous Learning Self-Assessment Analysis, goal-setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation What will I do to achieve this growth for myself and my students?

Implementation Goals Action Plan Teach and Collect Evidence Areas for Collecting Evidence Professional Practice Goal Student Learning Goal 4 Standards: 1.Curriculum, Planning and Assessment 2.Teaching All Students 3.Family & Community Engagement 4.Professional Culture

A Culture of Continuous Learning Self-Assessment Analysis, goal-setting & plan development Implementation of the plan Formative Assessment/Evaluation Summative Evaluation How am I doing in relation to my goals? How did I do this cycle? What should I work on next?

Employee Development & Feedback System (EDFS)

Become familiar with the rubric and think about how it relates to your practice. Begin to think about goals that would be appropriate. When you are assigned your students, analyze their data and think about student learning goals. As a staff, think about how you might build in team goals and collaborative structures to focus on priority areas. Participate and stay engaged with us. Talk with colleagues, talk to your principals, ask questions. Preparing for the school year

Resources, Support, Questions, and Feedback For more information, visit: ­ questions, comments and feedback to: ­ MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Evaluation Site: ­ Angela RubensteinKris Taylor

Have we met our goals for today? The 4 standards of the Rubric of Effective Teaching The types of educator ratings and growth plans The 5-step cycle  Self-assessment  Goal setting  Implementing the plan  Formative assessment  Summative assessment Understand the components of the new educator evaluation process:

Plus/Deltas for Today +  What did you learn today? What contributed to your learning? What would you like to have changed about today’s session? What distracted from your learning?